A California woman is now behind bars and waiting on the judge to decide how many years she'll sit there. She fainted when the verdict came back, finding her guilty of attempting to murder her now ex-husband and the father of her child. According to the woman and her...
Guess what? Divorce rates are generally falling, not rising. As a matter of fact, the whole idea that your marriage only had a 50/50 shot of survival was a little overblown from the start. While it is true that divorce rates hit an all-time high of about 40 percent...
Do you have a divorce plan for your dog? What about the cat? Dogs and cats are popular fixtures in American households and are often treated like they're valuable family members. However, in divorce court, the four-legged family members are actually considered...
In a previous article, we've addressed how important it is for divorced parents to be on the same page when it comes to things like gift giving and Santa Claus.However, nothing is going to create a more lasting -- and wretched -- memory of the holidays for your kids...
When divorce suddenly photobombs the perfect mental picture of the retirement plans you once had with your spouse, is there any way to restore the main image (and the plans that go with it)? Maybe. There's no denying that divorce affects wealth -- you have to divide...
The subject of lesbian domestic violence isn't something that people often hear a lot about -- even though it is surprisingly common. Domestic violence can take a variety of forms: economic abuse, physical violence, psychological torment and sexual abuse. It's not...
The concept of shared parenting was apparently lost on an Arizona woman and her parents -- leaving an infant's father to wonder for four months if his son was okay. Eventually, the mother and child were tracked down in Ramona, California. The father -- who has now...
When you and your spouse decide to divorce after many years of marriage, maintaining privacy is often an important priority for everyone involved. Even if you and your spouse are able to approach the matter civilly, you don't want your personal matters to be freely...
Finances can tear a family apart, and afterward, keep the rift going -- especially when it comes to child support.At this time of year, most smart parents are already thinking ahead to the holiday season and starting layaway plans for their kids' gifts or developing a...
Halloween is seldom addressed in child custody agreements because it isn't considered a national holiday. Unless you were thinking ahead when you made your final custody agreement, you may find that you don't have any specifics laid out for the festivities. If you're...